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Sewer System Backups

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Syracuse is staffed with friendly, skilled
plumbing experts who have a great deal of experience dealing with sewer
system backups. This type of problem is not only annoying, but it can
even pose a health hazard if not taken care of properly. There are several
causes of a sewer system backup — whether yours is caused by a tree
root intrusion or simply a lack of proper maintenance, we can fix it fast.
With 24/7 emergency service available, no matter what time of the day
or night you call we’ll be ready to help.

Signs of a Sewer System Backup

When you have a sewer system backup, you’ll typically know it fairly
quickly. You’ll probably see water backing up from the toilet, but
you might also notice it coming up from your shower. A home sewer backup
can even affect your bathroom sink drain.

A home sewer backup can also result in strong odors coming from your drains
or areas outside the home. Gurgling sounds from the toilet or drains are
also common signs, as are pools of water near the floor drain of your
residential basement.

Common Causes of Sewer System Backups

One of the most common causes of a home sewer backup is a clog of some
sort. If you are only experiencing a backup in one toilet, tub or sink,
then the culprit is probably some sort of obstruction in the line. If
you experience a backup in multiple drains when you flush, however, that
more than likely means your main sewer line is blocked. To avoid this
potentially expensive problem, make sure you never flush items such as
diapers, napkins or even facial tissues. Over time, these items will accumulate
in your sewer line and eventually cause a clog.

However, you might have a more serious problem such as a collapsed line.
If this is the case, you will need to call Mr. Rooter Plumbing as soon
as you can for
sewer system repair. Older homes often have cracked, broken or collapsed lines because their
pipes are made of clay or cast iron. These materials can degrade over
time and lead to major issues such as sewer system backups.

Tree Root Intrusion — Causes and Solutions

Tree root intrusion can also result in the need for residential sewer system
repair. Roots look for any source of moisture they can find, and leaking
pipes fit the bill perfectly. Even pipes with condensation on them can
attract roots. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing, we know that tree roots will travel
great distances to find their nourishment, and they can easily find any
sort of crack in a pipe — even if it’s a tiny one. The bigger
the intrusion, the bigger the problem.

Thankfully, there are several ways to fix this issue. For example, we use
hydrojetting to provide a long-term solution to tree root intrusion. Hydrojetting is
the process of using a high-powered water jet to scour the inside of a
pipe to remove all debris. This includes not only tree roots, but also
grease buildup and other obstructions.

Septic System Backups

We also offer
septic system repair in addition to residential sewer system repair throughout the Syracuse
area. Septic systems are particularly susceptible to toilet or sink clogs,
and they typically require the attention of an experienced plumber. Even
a relatively simple backup could lead to expensive damage.

If you have a septic system and notice your toilets are not flushing or
draining properly or multiple drains in your home are running slowly,
that could mean you have a serious plumbing problem. In this scenario
you should contact a professional plumber as soon as possible.

Contact the Experts With Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Let the professionals with Mr. Rooter Plumbing take care of any type of
sewer system backup you might be experiencing. We will walk you through
the process and show you exactly how we plan on fixing your problem. That
way you won’t have to worry about any kinds of surprises. If you
want to get ahead of plumbing problems, one of our licensed plumbers can
come to your home, perform a thorough check up and let you know what types
of maintenance services you may need. Please call (315) 472-1203 to make
an appointment or
schedule service online today.